07-22-2009, 09:59 PM
IMO, you want separate compression and rebound adjustments - this is critical. The problem with cheaper shocks is the adjustment mechanism, they use a needle valve and it can be hard to get precise control of your adjustments and if you are paring up both bump and rebound on the same adjuster you can really run into trouble.
Also, having compression adjustment is not necessary most of the time - most of the time it creates more problems than it solves and often once its set, there isnt a whole lot to change - compression controls the sprung weight of the car and it would take a pretty drastic change to need different compression adjustments. I do know that some racers will soften up compression for wet tracks.
I've never used the Tein stuff and dont know much about them - they may be ok - I dont know - but I've always been partial to the Koni stuff. They sell a 'race' valved version aimed at track/autox use that may be worth looking into. Dont get hung up on monotube either - its a good design but a twin tube shock can perform just as well.
Also, having compression adjustment is not necessary most of the time - most of the time it creates more problems than it solves and often once its set, there isnt a whole lot to change - compression controls the sprung weight of the car and it would take a pretty drastic change to need different compression adjustments. I do know that some racers will soften up compression for wet tracks.
I've never used the Tein stuff and dont know much about them - they may be ok - I dont know - but I've always been partial to the Koni stuff. They sell a 'race' valved version aimed at track/autox use that may be worth looking into. Dont get hung up on monotube either - its a good design but a twin tube shock can perform just as well.